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Eaten Family History

Eaten Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Etten, Eaton, Baten, Aten, Katen, Eaken, Esten, Eagen, Cater, Hagen

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Where is the Eaten family from?

You can see how Eaten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eaten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eaten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Eaten family living in Indiana. This was about 20% of all the recorded Eaten's in USA. Indiana and 4 other states had the highest population of Eaten families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eaten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Eaten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eaten. 37% of Eaten men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Eaten women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eaten were Helper and Seamstress. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Attendant
    5%
  • Helper
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Maid
    27%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Seamstress
    14%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Eaten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eaten census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 161 immigration records available for the last name Eaten. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 905 military records available for the last name Eaten. For the veterans among your Eaten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eaten lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1983, in the United States, Eaten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Eaten in 1971 was 67, and 61 in 1983.

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